4 egg yolks
1 pinch of salt
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons (tea) vanilla extract
3 tablespoons (soup) cognac
1 cup whipped heavy cream
4 egg yolks
1 pinch of salt
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons (tea) vanilla extract
3 tablespoons (soup) cognac
1 cup whipped heavy cream
Beat the egg yolks until they become light and fluffy
Add the salt, sugar, vanilla extract, and cognac, beating well
Cook in a bain-marie, without letting it come to a boil, for 10 minutes, stirring constantly
Remove from heat
Place the pan in an ice bath or cold water, and beat until chilled
Add the whipped heavy cream, and serve chilled
This sauce is recommended to be used with roasted fruits or fruit puddings
Serves 3 1/2 cups